BEST & FINAL

This "Best & Final" broadcast for Wednesday, May 14th, 2025, covers a wide range of New York City real estate news, including the MTA's plan for a 684-unit housing project in Harlem, a new 12-story mixed-use building planned for the Upper West Side, Fanatics expanding its office space in Hudson Square, a major mortgage extension and renovation plan for 1211 Sixth Avenue, a $21 million pre-fore...

Today's episode of Best & Final covers a wide range of New York City real estate developments and transactions, from the largest mass timber residential project in Staten Island to high-end sales in Manhattan where Barbara Corcoran sold a penthouse in just one day. The episode also discusses office-to-residential conversions in the Financial District, a fully leased building in Hell's Kitchen,...

Today's episode of "Best & Final" with Jordan Shea dives into the dynamic New York real estate market. Topics include a projected tourism dip impacting the city’s hospitality sector, new housing initiatives in the state budget such as voucher programs and condominium conversion rule changes, major property deals like Amazon's purchase of 522 Fifth Avenue, and significant legal developments inc...

Today's "Best & Final" podcast covers significant real estate developments in New York, including legal investigations into the Attorney General, federal charges against a former developer, and a Meatpacking District bankruptcy filing. The episode also discusses Manhattan's largest potential office trade since 2022, multiple financing deals across the boroughs, notable leasing activities by co...

Today's episode of Best & Final, hosted by Jordan Shea, covers a range of significant real estate deals and developments in New York City. Featured stories include federal fraud charges against a former developer, a $150 million hotel acquisition by Blackstone Group in NoMad, and a discounted office building sale in Murray Hill. The episode also highlights Tredway's acquisition of affordable h...

"Best & Final" for Wednesday, May 7th, 2025, hosted by Jordan Shea, covers a blockbuster lease deal between NYU and Vornado for a 1.1 million-square-foot office building, Vornado's strong financial results and future plans for the Penn District, a leadership transition at NYU's real estate division, key market activity including Tishman Speyer's SoHo acquisition and Engel & Völkers' Manhat...

On Tuesday, May 6, 2025, Jordan Shea covers significant real estate developments across New York City, including a $166 million financing deal for a multifamily project in Boerum Hill, a $135 million construction loan for a condo tower in Fort Greene, a $335 million recapitalization for 180 Water Street in the Financial District, and Meadow Partners' acquisition of a retail and office building in...

On today’s edition of Best & Final, Jordan Shea covers the ongoing dispute regarding residential listing practices, particularly between StreetEasy and Compass, Amazon's acquisition of 522 Fifth Avenue, updates on the scaled-back design for 2 World Trade Center, a major refinancing deal in Brooklyn by the Rabsky Group, and Getir’s expansion plans in the Bronx. For more insights, contact Jordan...

Today on Best & Final, host Jordan Shea dives into the latest New York real estate developments, including a $36.5 million luxury condo purchase by Marcella Raneri at 220 Central Park South, the billion-dollar bidding war for 590 Madison Avenue, and a foreclosure lawsuit faced by RFR co-founder Michael Fuchs. Additionally, the episode explores Yellowstone Real Estate’s $113 million loan for a...

On today’s episode of Best & Final  Jordan Shea covers a  $350 million sale of 285 Madison Avenue, major real estate financing deals for buildings like 22 Vanderbilt and the Woolworth Building, the proposal to redevelop the Roosevelt Hotel, progress on the Metropolitan Park casino project, a surge in Manhattan office leasing, and Mayor Adams’ $24.7 billion housing investment strategy. For more...

On today's episode of Best & Final, Jordan Shea dives into the New York Historical Society's expansion and the addition of the American LGBTQ+ Museum, Mayor Adams' $24.7 billion housing plan and "City of Yes" initiative, and significant transactions in the luxury real estate market. The episode also covers legal disputes at 432 Park Avenue and involving Fortress Investment Group, and Ralph Lau...

On today's Best & Final, Jordan Shea covers various real estate and development projects in New York City, including renovations of the Delacorte Theater and Davis Center in Central Park, the completion of residential towers in Midtown East, a significant refi loan for a Financial District condo building, a biotech founder's purchase of multiple Tribeca condo units, plans for residential conve...

 Hosted by Jordan Shea, today's Best & Final covers residential, commercial, and financial developments, including major deals, construction projects, and market trends in Manhattan, the Hamptons, and beyond. For more insight, contact Jordan Shea or visit JordanShea.com .

On today's Best & Final, Jordan Shea covers various topics including high-end condo sales, challenges in the office market, distressed assets, pre-foreclosure actions, development site assemblies, and significant retail transactions. For more insight, contact Jordan Shea or visit JordanShea.com .

On the April 23rd, 2025 "Best & Final" episode Jordan Shea covers various real estate transactions and market trends in New York City, including significant acquisitions by Carlyle Group and Acadia Realty Trust in Brooklyn and Queens. It also highlights the increasing demand and scarcity of Class B office spaces in Manhattan, as well as development updates such as the topping out of a resident...

On today's episode of Best & Final, host Jordan Shea dives into the latest New York City real estate news, including a major rezoning initiative in Long Island City aiming to create 14,700 new homes, the continued activity in the luxury market despite the holidays with a $20 million condo leading the charge, and the escalating conflict between the federal government and New York City over cong...

"Best & Final," hosted by Jordan Shea on April 21, 2025, covers significant real estate and political news in New York City. Mayoral candidates are challenging Andrew Cuomo over his real estate connections, Jim Walden proposes a new "Truly Affordable" housing plan, Daol Asset Management takes control of 285 Madison Avenue, and JJ Operating and Himmel + Meringoff Properties secure major refinan...

On today's Best & Final hosted by Jordan Shea, the top story covers Amazon's massive Midtown office lease at 10 Bryant Park, signaling positive trends for the office market. The episode also discusses the booming market-rate multifamily sales in NYC, Acadia Realty Trust's retail acquisition in Flatiron, strong condo sales at Williamsburg Wharf, Blackstone's caution on real estate due to tariff...

On the April 17th edition of "Best & Final," Jordan Shea delivers today's top real estate news with no fluff. Highlights include Brookfield's $1.25 billion refinancing at 450 West 33rd, a $450 million Times Square retail loan, and a $60 million lawsuit against Moinian Group. Additionally, Christian Candy purchased a $46.9 million penthouse on Billionaires' Row, and Midtown South saw a $27.5 mi...

On today's episode of "Best & Final", Jordan Shea covers a range of New York City real estate news, including the refinancing of the 125 Greenwich condo tower, an unsolicited $1 billion offer for The Mark Hotel, an increased loan for Rabsky Group's Downtown Brooklyn project, a legal battle between the Ostad brothers over their property portfolio, and several office-to-residential conversions....

In today's Best & Final podcast, hosted by Jordan Shea, key New York real estate developments and policy shifts are highlighted. The Frick Collection is reopening after a $330 million renovation, while the $13 billion Hudson Yards West project receives planning approval amidst delays for other Manhattan casino bids. Former Governor Cuomo's new housing plan faces criticism, and Midtown East see...

Best & Final on April 14, 2025 focuses on New York City's real estate market. Jordan Shea highlights the growing trend of office-to-residential conversions, driven by housing shortages and declining office values, with major developers like Don Peebles, Doug McNeely, and David Werner actively involved. The episode also covers other developments including new residential builds, a thriving ultr...

Today's Best & Final dives into the wild world of NYC real estate where rents are sky-high, tariffs are throwing curveballs, and a Tokyo shopping spree is shaking things up. Plus, one big casino bid bites the dust while a savvy investor snatches up office buildings for a cheeky residential makeover. For more insights, consult Jordan Shea or visit JordanShea.com .

Hosted by Jordan Shea, the April 10, 2025 edition of "Best & Final" delivers a comprehensive overview of New York City's dynamic real estate landscape. The episode covers significant developments, including the $12 billion Hudson Yards West project with its proposed casino and housing components, the active refinancing and acquisition market in Brooklyn, the city's renewed foreclosure efforts...

In today's Best & Final, host Jordan Shea dives into the dynamic NYC real estate market, from the rise of Passive House rentals in Chelsea and luxury retail flips in East Hampton to significant capital market moves like RXR's massive Midtown West refi and Carlyle's big bet on Brooklyn storage. Plus, hear about a major rent-stabilized loss highlighting market pressures, a top broker's shift to...